Cardio exercise · leverage machine
Cycle Cross Trainer
The cycle cross trainer is a leverage machine exercise that targets your heart and lungs, with the quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes assisting.
- Target muscle
- Cardiovascular system
- Also works
- Quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body part
- Cardio
How to do the cycle cross trainer
- Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the cycle cross trainer.
- Place your feet on the pedals and grip the handlebars.
- Start pedaling in a smooth and controlled motion.
- Maintain a steady pace and increase the resistance if desired.
- Continue pedaling for the desired duration of your cardio workout.
Sets and reps
Work in intervals — for example 30–45 seconds on and 15–30 seconds off for 6–10 rounds — or keep a steady pace for 10–20 minutes.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is your heart and lungs. The quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes work as secondary muscles. See all cardio exercises or every machine exercise.
